MU330 (pronounced "em-you-three-thirty") are a ska/punk band formed in 1988… Read Full Bio ↴MU330 (pronounced "em-you-three-thirty") are a ska/punk band formed in 1988 in Saint Louis, Missouri. The original members met in Saint Louis University High School music class 330 (hence the name of the band).

MU330's lineup has changed frequently, but the foundations of the band remained intact — Potthast, Diebold, Bell, and Moll.

The band is self-described as "psycho ska" and are known for their lively performances and a general ethic of fun and optimism. Their lyrics cover many topics, from racism to love songs to testicular cancer.

Speedbump
MU330 Lyrics

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When she skates in sloppy
Figure eights, my heart just dies.
She closes her eyes,
The wind it blows and she just similes.

Did you feel my heart pump,
When you jumped the speed bump,
I held on to your hand.

You said, "Is it safe to wear your
Skates into the movie place?"
And he said, "It's ok,
If you just hold on
To his hand."

She can't feel I'm torn up like
Orange peels. Her pants fit tight.
I watch her roll by,
How could she know what's on my mind?

But how was he supposed to know,
That you're in the process of letting go
You stayed outside, I went in alone,
Rented the move and we skated home.

I held your hand for the move man,
He said, "Hold on to that girl."
I said, "I'm tryin', tryin' tryin'."

Did you feel my heart pump,
When you jumped the speed bump,
I held on to your hand.
You said, "Is it safe to wear your
Skates into the movie place?"
And my heart pumped,

When you jumped the speed bump,
I held on to your hand.

Overall Meaning

The song "Speedbump" by MU330 is a fun and energetic love song that depicts the infatuation and admiration of the singer towards the girl who skates past him. The song paints a picture of a girl who is carefree, a bit sloppy in her skating, and yet irresistibly charming. The singer's heart races every time he sees her skate by, doing sloppy figure eights, and he can't help but watch her in awe. The girl has no idea what's on his mind, and as she skates away, he is left wondering if she will ever know how he feels about her.

The lyrics suggest that the singer and the girl have spent some time together, skating and going to the movies. The feeling of holding hands while skating gives the singer a sense of euphoria, and he wishes he could hold on forever. The song describes their trip to the movie theater and how the singer is nervous about the girl wearing skates into the theater. However, the theater manager reassures them that it's ok as long as they hold hands, which they do throughout the movie.

Although the song is a love song, it also carries an air of melancholy, as the singer realizes that the girl he's infatuated with may not feel the same way. He's torn up inside, but he puts on a brave face and tries to hold on to that feeling of being near her. The song ends with the singer holding the girl's hand, feeling his heart race as they jump a speedbump, and hoping that she feels the same way he does.

Line by Line Meaning

When she skates in sloppy Figure eights, my heart just dies.
The sight of her skating imperfectly fills me with emotion.

She closes her eyes, The wind it blows and she just similes.
She finds joy in simple things like feeling the wind on her face while skating.

Did you feel my heart pump, When you jumped the speed bump, I held on to your hand.
My heart raced when we jumped the speed bump and I held your hand tightly.

You said, "Is it safe to wear your Skates into the movie place?" And he said, "It's ok, If you just hold on To his hand."
You asked if it was alright to wear skates to the movies and someone said it's fine as long as you hold onto someone's hand.

She can't feel I'm torn up like Orange peels. Her pants fit tight. I watch her roll by, How could she know what's on my mind?
She's unaware of the heartache I feel while she skates by in tight pants. How could she know the thoughts on my mind?

But how was he supposed to know, That you're in the process of letting go You stayed outside, I went in alone, Rented the move and we skated home.
He didn't know that you were letting go of me. You stayed outside while I rented the movie and we skated home.

I held your hand for the move man, He said, "Hold on to that girl." I said, "I'm tryin', tryin' tryin'."
I held your hand while getting the movie and someone told me to hold onto you. I replied that I was trying my best to do so.

My heart pumped, When you jumped the speed bump, I held on to your hand.
My heart raced again when you jumped the speed bump and I held onto your hand once more.

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